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AG03 JWY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,336 miles

advise slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 12 Sep 2019 118,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 101,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,360 miles

front coil springs corroded

knock from steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front coil springs corroded

knock from steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm 1956015

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

tread low on o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

tread low on o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight noise offside driveshaft centre bearing

slight play rackends

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play offside rackend

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid is getting low

engine oil low

front brake discs getting worn

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre heavy wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,149 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate faded

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,117 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AG03 JWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 JWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG03 JWY registered?

AG03 JWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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